Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Mrs Price from Meltham CE School, and is all about their NEW Fairtrade tuck shop! Children love it! It is like a weekly treat for them. Ellie Robb who has helped set the tuck shop up with Evie Snow says “I think the Fair Trade tuck shop is […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Juan Andres Santelices from Fair Business Alliance; the producers of the world’s first Fairtrade crisps…… Juan Andres Santelices has always been passionate about supporting small and medium farmers, from developing countries in Latin America to improve their livelihoods, their communities and their environment. He believes that […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from the children at Upperthong School who joined us in Parliament last week. Following their fairandfunky workshop and meeting Foncho, these are their thoughts: “Fairtrade can change someones life. Meeting someone who grows bananas makes me want to buy Fairtrade products. Even though I don’t like bananas I am […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Just Trading Scotland (JTS) – are you bananas enough to take on their 90kg challenge? Read on to find out more……. First of all, we just want to thank fairandfunky for inviting us to do our first ever guest blog! We’ve been following them from our social media […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is from a Fairtrade Sleuth….. “Shopping with me is a frustrating process! I can’t simply nip into a shop to buy something, I have to have a quick look round to see what Fairtrade goodies might be available. I can spot that distinctive blue, green and black mark an aisle’s length […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Martin Rhodes, Director of The Scottish Fair Trade Forum. The second Fairtrade Nation in the world! Who will be the next? 2013 was a big year for Fair Trade in Scotland. We were awarded the status of ‘Fair Trade Nation’ – only the second nation ever to get […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is from Sue Bentley, the Chair of the National Campaigner Committee at The Fairtrade Foundation. The voice of the campaigner is paramount – and demonstrates the power of the individual; the power of YOU. “I first heard of Fairtrade ten years ago when we wanted to re-launch our church […]
Continue reading »We are delighted that today’s Go Bananas! blog is from children and staff at Horbury Bridge Junior and Infant Academy. A school dedicated to embedding Fairtrade across the curriculum……. The following blog was written by Joseph Bayford (year 5) and Jakob Hayward (year 6): To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight we had a Banana day […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Jason McCartney MP. Jason is our local MP and a long term advocate for Fairtrade. This year, is no different…… “I have been eating plenty of bananas during my training for this year’s London Marathon. Bananas are the perfect handy snack to give me energy as I get […]
Continue reading »Todays Go Bananas! blog is from Linda at Filled With Love – a wonderful business dedicated to baking delicious cakes using Fairtrade ingredients. In the Fairtrade Fortnight guest blog Linda shares why Fairtrade is so important AND shares a recipe for her favourite cake…….. “Bananas. The choice of champions – well tennis ones […]
Continue reading »On Wednesday 26th February, we are heading to the Houses of Parliament to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with West Yorkshire school children from Meltham CofE School, Upperthong School and Horbury Bridge Academy. We are going to Go Bananas! The workshops have been arranged with Jason McCartney MP and he was keen for a school from […]
Continue reading »Fairtrade Fortnight runs from February 24th to March 9th and this year’s theme from the Fairtrade Foundation is “Stick with Foncho to Make Bananas Fair!” In response, we are offering a range of NEW workshops for your school. Each fairandfunky workshop can be used within a class subject area or within enrichment. The workshops teach knowledge and […]
Continue reading »fairandfunky after school and SCRAPtastic workshops begin again this week….just in time to recycle all those Christmas cards. This year we have a really simple SCRAPtastic to get you started: All you need is a simple outline of your choice, we chose birds but we plan to add dinosaurs, stars and hearts for […]
Continue reading »Visionary Soap are an incredible company, making beautiful soap (and lip balms, body butters and bath melts!). Led by Monica Norley, Visionary Soap are a pioneering body care company; their care and commitment to all the people involved in the supply chain is exemplary; and an inspiration to fairandfunky. ALL their products carry the […]
Continue reading »Need a little light in your life? Well look no further, because our “Product of the Week” this week is this stunning set of Fairtrade String of Lights. These lights are beautifully hand crafted using traditional methods, by villagers from a fairly trading group, based in the North of Thailand. All materials used to […]
Continue reading »The fairandfunky mission statement is “empowering people to take their own steps to change the world.” We work hard to empower people of all ages. Each and every one of us has the power to make a positive difference in the world around us: locally and globally. Through our workshops, our events and our […]
Continue reading »We’re ready for the Christmas rush here at fairandfunky HQ, and have had LOADS of new and exciting products delivered just in time, including this great range of bamboo products which are our “Product of the Week” this week! The new bamboo range is made up of a Bamboo Platter, Mini Bamboo Bowls and […]
Continue reading »It’s time for a spot of stylish recycling with our latest “Product of the Week” this week, which is or series of Cheese Boards, Lemon Boards and Spoon Rests, made from recycled glass bottles! Made in Shropshire, these unique boards are made from recycled glass bottles, such as wine, gin and champagne, which are […]
Continue reading »The fairandfunky Product of the Week this week is our Recycled Cement Cosmetic Case and Wash Bag. This toilet bag is unique to say the least. Made using recycled cement bags, which have been collected, washed and cleverly transformed into a sturdy holder for your toiletries and cosmetics, it is strong, durable and waterproof. […]
Continue reading »We are delighted to have another guest blog this week from Jack, a recycling expert. Jack has been to a number of fairandfunky workshops, has led debates on recycling at school, and often shows his recycled masterpieces off via his Mum’s twitter! We spotted the ghoulish tweet over the weekend and asked Jack to share […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »At fairandfunky we are starting a new feature on our blog, which will appear each week, consisting of insight, detail and stories surrounding our latest “Product of the Week”. To kick us off, we have a very exciting product we’re sure you will all be after… fairandfunky are excited to announce that we now […]
Continue reading »The Fairtrade Supporters Conference, held in London at the weekend, was a wake up call. With inspirational words from James Mwai from Fairtrade Africa and Renwick Rose from WINFA, we were left in no doubt that we are being challenged to stand taller, shout louder, and be stronger. Fairtrade is one of the ways […]
Continue reading »This week sees the launch of the first ever BAFTS (The British Association for Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers) week, so we asked Kathryn Sygrove, the Marketing and Membership Coordinator at BAFTS what is was all about: “BAFTS (The British Association for Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers) is delighted to announce its first ever […]
Continue reading »We are launching a children’s recycling competition in conjunction with the fairandfunky family food day on 22nd September. If you are 12 years and under – have a go at creating your very own fairandfunky feast using recycled materials on a paper plate. Bring it along on the day (to Holmfirth Market) and the […]
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